How Executives Handle a Counteroffer From Their Current Employer

Executive Careers with Fexingo: VP, C-Suite, and Senior Leadership Career Strategy · Aug 21, 2026 · 8m · transcript

When a senior leader resigns, the counteroffer is rarely about money — it's about power, timing, and leverage. In episode 166, Lucas and Luna break down why most executive counters fail within a year, what to do when your CEO suddenly offers a bigger title, and why the exit conversation is the most honest negotiation you'll ever have. They walk through a real-world scenario: a chief marketing officer who was handed a 30 percent raise and the C-suite seat she'd been chasing for two years — then quit anyway. With practical advice on how to respond, what to ask, and when to walk…